DUI Causing Injury: Pasadena DUI Defense Lawyer

Charged with DUI causing injury? Call our firm for an aggressive defender.

A criminal allegation that you or someone you love was DUI and caused an accident with injuries is very dangerous legally. Based upon the extent and severity of the injuries, the charges could be filed as either a misdemeanor or felony. Attorney Fritzie Galliani is a former prosecutor, and has a deep understanding of the criminal justice process, how to negotiate for a reduced charge, and how to defend against the accusation in court, based upon the details of the case. The earlier our firm gets involved, the more options there could be to avoid a felony charge and subsequent conviction.

Our criminal defense team at the Law Office of Fritzie Galliani, APC has been fighting for justice for the criminally accused for over 30 years, and has become known as one of the most effective criminal defense law firms in the Pasadena area. Not only are we highly qualified trial lawyers, we have served as defense counsel in many high visibility cases. We have been named as "Top Attorney" by Pasadena magazine, and we believe that our success is based upon experience, legal skills and a personal commitment to each person we represent.

The firm has served as defense counsel in over 100 jury and court trials. Experience makes a difference, and as a charge of DUI with injury carries heavy penalties, the quality of your defense attorney is a very important decision. Don't settle for less than a highly experienced trial lawyer. Call us for more information.

Penalties for DUI with Injury in Pasadena

There are various issues that will determine whether you are facing misdemeanor or felony charges, including the degree of the injuries in the accident, as well as your criminal record. A third DUI with injury will be filed as a felony charge. A first time charge may be able to be negotiated to a misdemeanor, based upon the facts of the case.

In misdemeanor charges, a conviction could lead to the following penalties:

5 days to 1 year in jail
Fines as high as $5,000
A court-mandated alcohol or drug treatment program that could extend as long as 30 months
Driver's license suspension up to 3 years
You will be forced to pay restitution
Up to 5 years probation

For a felony conviction of DUI with injury, the penalties are far more severe, including up to 6 years in state prison, up to $5,000 in fines, alcohol treatment for up to 30 months, and a 5 year revocation of your California driver's license.